Manager, Partner Relations

Laureus Sport for Good USA is a national nonprofit organization that uses the power of sport to improve the lives of youth and unite communities. Since 2012, we’ve invested over $30 million into community-based organizations, impacting more than one million young people. We support youth-serving sport programs through grants and capacity building, empower local leaders to drive social change, and organize the youth sport sector through convenings, research, and strategic advisement.

Laureus USA is part of the global Laureus network, which includes National Foundations across the world, a Global Foundation, the Laureus World Sports Academy, and the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.

Laureus USA seeks a highly organized and relationship-oriented professional to serve as Manager, Partner Relations. Based in New York City, this role will support and manage corporate partnerships, with responsibility for maintaining strong partner relationships, delivering high-quality engagement, and ensuring successful execution of partnership activities.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, External Affairs, the Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for a portfolio of partners, while also supporting senior leadership on larger, more complex relationships. This role is highly external-facing and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to represent Laureus professionally with a range of stakeholders.

The Manager will also play a key role in executing partnership-related programming, including a large-scale internship program and corporate events, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants and partners.

This role is based in-office within the corporate office of a key partner, requiring consistent in-person presence to support relationship management and engagement.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, serving as the primary relationship lead for day-to-day engagement
• Maintain consistent communication with partners, including regular check-ins, updates, and reporting
• Ensure high-quality stewardship and delivery against partnership commitments
• Support the Sr. Director, External Affairs and Executive Director on management of larger or more complex partnerships
• Identify opportunities to deepen partner engagement and strengthen long-term relationships

• Lead the execution of a large-scale corporate internship program in partnership with a key partner, including placement of up to 20 interns annually
• Coordinate across partners, program staff, and participating organizations to ensure successful implementation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partners and participants throughout the program
• Monitor program progress and ensure a high-quality experience for all stakeholders

• Lead planning and execution of select corporate and partner events,
• Support Athlete engagement around events, including coordinating logistics and managing communications
• Support broader organizational events in partnership with the External Affairs team
• Coordinate logistics, communications, and partner engagement before, during, and after events
• Leverage events as opportunities to strengthen relationships and enhance partner experience
• Participate in events and partner engagements, including occasional travel and evening or weekend commitments as needed

• Work closely with Development, Marketing, and Program teams to ensure alignment across partnership activities
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver on partner commitments and communicate impact effectively
• Support broader External Affairs initiatives as needed

• Represent Laureus USA in meetings with partners and external stakeholders
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Support organizational priorities and adapt as needed to achieve team goals

• Experience managing external relationships, ideally within corporate partnerships, fundraising, or client-facing roles
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence, with the ability to engage partners confidently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience coordinating programs, events, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Ability to take ownership of work while also collaborating effectively with senior leadership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion across all forms of diversity and difference
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in non-profit partnerships, development, events, or related fields

Laureus USA is a high-performing team with a strong track record of impact, national partnerships, and engagement from some of the world’s most recognized athletes. As part of this team, you can expect a collaborative environment where individuals take ownership of their work while also stepping in to support broader organizational priorities as needed. The role is based within the office of a key corporate partner, offering a unique opportunity for close collaboration and relationship-building through regular in-person engagement.

This role is highly external-facing and offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with corporate partners while playing a key role in delivering high-quality programs and events. You will work closely with the External Affairs team and other departments to ensure strong partner engagement and successful execution across initiatives. The role will include some travel, as well as participation in events during evenings and weekends, as required to support partnerships and organizational priorities.

There is opportunity for growth over time as the organization continues to expand its partnerships and external engagement efforts.

The expected salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package supported through our corporate partner. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with the qualifications and attributes of the role.

*Please note, recruitment and hiring for Laureus USA is managed through Richemont Americas